NIGERIANS MAY SEEK CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT FOR TINUBU TO EXCEED TWO TERMS — OLUWO
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By ‘Sefiu Ajape
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has said many Nigerians may call for a constitutional amendment to allow President Bola Tinubu to remain in office beyond two terms.
The monarch made the remark on Sunday in a congratulatory message issued through his spokesperson, Ibrahim Alli, to mark Tinubu’s 74th birthday. He described the President as a decisive leader who has laid a renewed foundation of hope for the country.
“Many Nigerians may beg for a constitutional review for Tinubu to spend more than two terms in office. He is a leader who knows what he is doing,” he said.
Oluwo noted that the President has distinguished himself through what he described as a firm campaign against illegalities that previously hindered the country’s economic growth.
He added that Tinubu’s administrative capacity has delivered notable gains, pointing to improvements in the naira, an increase in foreign reserves from about $1bn to between $49.5bn and $50.45bn as of late February/March 2026, and strengthened economic indices.
The monarch attributed these gains to structural reforms, including exchange rate unification, increased oil output, and higher foreign investment inflows.
Oluwo also commended the President for granting local government autonomy, boosting allocations to states, expanding road infrastructure, and improving the distribution of palliatives at the grassroots.
According to him, previous leaders attempted similar reforms but were overwhelmed by public and political pressure.
He maintained that only a capable leader can implement tough but necessary decisions to reposition the economy.
Oluwo further said the President’s policies have begun to impact the standard of living, adding that the next phase would focus on stability.
He said, “You are not yet a capable leader until you make decisions and stand by them. Many past presidents attempted to remove obstacles to economic prosperity but were overrun by public outcries. Tinubu has demonstrated uncommon leadership through reforms.
“Nigeria’s foreign reserves have increased to over $49.5bn from about $1bn. Local government autonomy is taking effect, states earn more, and road projects, including Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and Sokoto-Badagry, are ongoing.”
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